Delhi Schools Told to Boost Flu Prevention as H1N1 Cases Rise
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Delhi has many new cases of a sickness called H1N1. It is a type of flu. Officials asked schools to be more careful. They want schools to stop the sickness from spreading.
The number of H1N1 cases in Delhi is now 2,446. There were 138 new cases. This is a big jump in cases.
Hospitals must also get ready. Officials told hospitals to prepare for more sick people. They want hospitals to have enough beds and medicine.
Doctors from the IMA gave a warning. IMA means Indian Medical Association. They said people should not take antibiotics without a doctor. Antibiotics do not help with flu.
Doctors also said people should not take antiviral medicine alone. This medicine is strong. Only a doctor should give it.
The IMA asked people to be careful. They said people should see a doctor if they feel sick. This can stop the sickness from getting worse.
Vocabulary15 words
- H1N1
- a type of flu sickness that can spread fast
- flu
- a common sickness that makes you feel very tired and sick
- IMA
- a group of doctors in India
- antibiotics
- medicine that kills germs called bacteria
- antiviral
- medicine that fights sickness caused by a virus
- preventive measures
- actions to stop bad things from happening
- case
- one person who has a sickness
- surge
- a fast rise in a number
- self-medication
- taking medicine without asking a doctor
- tally
- a total count of something
- readiness
- being prepared for something
- strengthen
- to make something stronger
- spread
- to move from one place or person to another
- warn
- to tell someone about danger
- seasonal
- happening in a certain time of year
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Answer key
1. Strengthen preventive measures against flu 2. 2,446 3. Self-medication with antibiotics and antivirals
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Delhi has many new cases of a sickness called _____. It is a type of _____. Officials asked schools to be more careful.
The number of H1N1 cases in Delhi is now _____. There were _____ new cases.
Hospitals must also get ready. Officials told hospitals to prepare for more sick _____.
Doctors from the _____ gave a warning. They said people should not take _____ without a doctor.
Doctors also said people should not take _____ medicine alone. Only a doctor should give it.